MIDDLE SCHOOL 2017-2018CLUSTER 2, GRADES 6, 7, & 8

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82nd ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORMS - MANDATORY FOR ALL GRADES 6-8 STUDENTS
After School Information
Registration form:
(Registration forms should be turned in to your Adviser during the first week of school)


SUMMER HOMEWORK/PACKETS SUMMER HOMEWORK/PACKETS SUMMER HOMEWORK

In coming 6TH GRADE

Teacher

Homework Packet/Link

Math 6
Yianna
Finish 6th Grade Curriculum on Khan Academy
Science 6
Andrea

Humanities 6
Renay

Spanish 6
Helen
This project is 20% of the 1st marking period grade.

Due date: Monday, September 11, 2017 ONLY!!

*NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON!*

UNA AUTOBIOGRAFIA-un telefono movil




In coming 7TH GRADE

Teacher

Homework Packet / Link

Math 7
Ram
This counts as Homework #1: Note: You need to sign in using your renaissance email address.
Answer survey in this link: https://goo.gl/forms/tAjEVssiZh6Tv7Zy2
Science 7
Yaacov

ELA 7
Vincent
Summer ELA HW:

Part 1: Read one book from a list of 22 recommended titles




Part 2: Answer questions based on your summer reading.




Part 3: Study the first 15 words for 7th Grade ELA



SS 7
Emily and Pierre


Samples of Some Parts of the Project (These samples are offered as just examples. Please use your creativity and personal experiences to shape a project that reflects your own personal history.)

Spoke Diagram Sample:


Map Sample:



Cover Sample:

Spanish 7
Helen
Pobre Ana (reader) w/ Reading Comprehension Assessment & Original Book Cover

Theatre 7
Rebekah
none

In coming 8TH GRADE

Teacher

Homework Packet / Link

Math 8
Ram
This counts as Homework #1:
You need to sign in using your renaissance email address.

Answer survey in this link: https://goo.gl/forms/tAjEVssiZh6Tv7Zy2
Science 8
Joanne


ELA 8
Meredith
ELA Summer Reading.
SS 8
Pierre and Emily
Here is the summer assignment, you can either download it via Microsoft Word or PDF:




Here is also a link if you are using your rencharter emails:
https://docs.google.com/a/renaissancecharter.org/document/d/1BVJrv7wCOMxaVnsw-0DkMfINsZvmrBL-wUpVXIBIMD8/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish 8
Helen
Summer work:

1- Project (worth 20% of 1st marking period grade)

UN CARTEL TURISTICO



**if you forgot what country you were assigned, click here (or look on 7th gd page) and look for your name on the list


2-Assessment (25% of 1st marking period grade)




MS DUES (GRADES 6,7,8)

General Requirement: (To be collected on the first day of school)

1. $25 - MS due - includes student planner, community hygiene supplies (hand sanitizer, paper towels , tissues, soap....) , student locker and lock, some student activities expenses. Put cash or checks (payable to TRCS/Note: MS dues) in a sealed envelope with the child's name.

2. 2 Locker shelves


SUPPLY LISTS SUPPLY LISTS SUPPLY LISTS SUPPLY LISTS SUPPLY LISTS

6TH Grade

Teacher

Supplies Needed

Math 6
Yianna
High quality mechanical pencils (0.7)
5 packs of lead refills for mechanical pencils (0.7)
Erasers
3 durable folders
Science 6
Andrea
  • One pack of loose-leaf notebook paper (college ruled)
  • Two composition notebooks (without spirals because they can unravel and cut students hands). Label each notebook in the following manner:
  1. FOSS Science Journal
Label your Science journal 6th grade. Put your full name and official homeroom on the notebook.
  • A pack of black or blue pens (Please, no gel pens )
  • A pack of # 2 pencils (Please, no mechanical pencils for science)
  • One pack of bold or classic Crayola markers (thick point/non-toxic)
  • One box of Crayola colored pencils (non-toxic)
  • $5.00 for your TRCS lock (Only for 6th grade students )
  • One Flash Drive – PERSONAL USE (will be used to save work – reports, projects etc.)
  • Two science folders _ Label your folder as 6th Grade FOSS Science with your full name and homeroom class.
  • Homework Notebook (Students will need this to write down homework daily for all classes) If they have one already for other classes they can use the same one for science.) – Agendas will bbe ordered by our cluster leaders and students will pay for it later.
Humanities 6
Renay
To Be Determined
Arts 6
Robert
Binder sketchbook( make sure is a Binder),
Pack of pencils #2,
pack of color pencils
Watercolor
Spanish 6
Helen
1- covered spiral 5-subject notebook
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1-jumbo book sock
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1-roll of contact paper (sticky book cover)
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1-scissor
1-pack of color pencils (24 count)
1- big glue stick
Pencils (only)
Eraser

7TH Grade

Teacher

Supplies Needed

Math 7
Ram
Homework#2 - is bringing the complete supplies.
1. 2 graph ruled composition notebook
Slide1.jpg2. 2 transparent plastic 1 ft rulers with inches and cm. - not the bendy rulers
3. 5 high quality mechanical pencils (0.7 ONLY ) - 2 will be collected and kept for you
4. 10 lead refill packs for mechanical pencils (0.7) & eraser refills
5. 1 scientific calculator (suggested brand: Texas Instrument TI-30xA)
6. 2 plastic folders with side packets

BRING ALL THESE MATERIALS ON THE 2ND DAY OF SCHOOL
BE SURE THEY ARE ALL LABELED
Science 7
Yaacov
1- 3 subject

1 folder
Pencils/ pens
Highlighter
Ruler (metric)
1 box Colored pencils
ELA 7
Vincent
THE FOLLOWING 12 ITEMS ARE REQUIRED (and should be replenished if necessary)
1. One box of twelve (12) No. 2 pencils
2. Two (2) plastic folders, preferably 3-pronged, for carrying HW + handouts
3. Two (2) composition books: 100 sheet count, WIDE-RULED, preferably with plastic covers. [Important: Spiral notebooks are NOT acceptable]
4. One (1) manual pencil sharpener with receptacle to collect pencil shavings
5. Five (5) pads of [3 in x 3 in] Post-It Notes
6. One box of twelve (12) assorted colored pencils
7. One (1) Scotch Tape
8. One (1) glue stick
9. Two (2) pencil cases: one for daily ELA supplies; another for storage
10. Two (2) rectangular erasers OR Six (6) eraser caps
11. One (1) pair of [wired] headphones for accessing audio resources in class
12. One (1) active Queens Library Card registered under student's name

THESE 2 ITEMS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR HOME USE
*Online or Paperback English Dictionary (ex. Longman Dictionary of American English)
*Online or Paperback Thesaurus for looking up synonyms and antonyms
SS 7
Emily and Pierre
Supply List - 7th Grade Social Studies - 2017-18 School Year
Instructors: Emily Oliapuram and Pierre Dizon
Contact: emilyoliapuram@rencharter.org

2 Composition Notebooks
1 pack of loose leaf paper
2 sturdy pocket folders
Pens or pencils (enough to last through the school year)
Pack of index cards
2 packs of standard size post it notes
Spanish 7
Helen
1- covered spiral 5-subject notebook
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1-jumbo book sock
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1-roll of contact paper (sticky book cover)
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1-scissor
1-pack of color pencils (24 count)
1- big glue stick
Pencils (only)
Eraser
Theatre
Rebekah
1 - single subject spiral notebook w/ perforated pages and pocket

8th Grade

Teacher

Supplies Needed

Math 8
Ram
Homework#2 - is bringing the complete supplies.

1. 2 graph ruled composition notebook
Slide1.jpg2. 2 transparent plastic 1 ft rulers with inches and cm. - not the bendy rulers
3. 5 high quality mechanical pencils (0.7 ONLY ) - 2 will be collected and kept for you
4. 10 lead refill packs for mechanical pencils (0.7) & eraser refills - 3 will be collected and kept for you
5. 1 scientific calculator (suggested brand: Texas Instrument TI-30xA)
6. 2 plastic folders with side packets

BRING ALL THESE MATERIALS ON THE 2ND DAY OF SCHOOL
BE SURE THEY ARE ALL LABELED
Science 8
Joanne
1 - 3 subject notebook college ruled
pencils / pens / highlighter1 box colored pencils1 ruler (metric)1 glue stick1 safety scissors1 two pocket folder5 individual manila file folders
ELA 8
Meredith
THE FOLLOWING 12 ITEMS ARE REQUIRED (and should be replenished if necessary)
1. One box of twelve (12) No. 2 pencils
2. Two (2) plastic folders, preferably 3-pronged, for carrying HW + handouts
3. Two (2) composition books: 100 sheet count, WIDE-RULED, preferably with plastic covers. [Important: Spiral notebooks are NOT acceptable]
4. One (1) manual pencil sharpener with receptacle to collect pencil shavings
5. Five (5) pads of [3 in x 3 in] Post-It Notes
6. One box of twelve (12) assorted colored pencils
7. One (1) Scotch Tape
8. One (1) glue stick
9. Two (2) pencil cases: one for daily ELA supplies; another for storage
10. Two (2) rectangular erasers OR Six (6) eraser caps
11. One (1) pair of [wired] headphones for accessing audio resources in class
12. One (1) active Queens Library Card registered
UNDER STUDENT'S NAME THESE 2 ITEMS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR HOME USE
*Paperback English Dictionary (ex. Longman Dictionary of American English)
*Paperback Thesaurus for looking up synonyms and antonyms
SS 8
Pierre and Emily

Spanish 8
Helen
1- covered spiral 5-subject notebook
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1-jumbo book sock
Image result for jumbo book socks
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1-roll of contact paper (sticky book cover)
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1-scissor
1-pack of color pencils (24 count)
1- big glue stick
Pencils (only)
Eraser
Theatre 8
Rebekah
1 - single subject spiral notebook w/ perforated pages and pocket
Arts 8
Robert
Binder sketchbook( make sure is a Binder),
1 pack of pencils #2,
1 pack of color pencils
1 watercolor


REMINDERS FOR DAY 1 (ORIENTATION DAY):
1. Bring your $25 ms due (cash or check to TRCS)
2. Do not bring individual subject supplies yet. Bring them on the 2nd day.
3. Locker shelves
4. Pencil and pen
5. A notebook


SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY:



END OF THE YEAR TRIP INFO:
  • Participants: Grades 6,7,8
  • Dates: TBD , May 2017
  • 3 days and two nights during May
  • Estimated amount $390

MS MINI HANDBOOK:

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